Spezia Calcio vs US Catanzaro, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs US Catanzaro — Serie B at Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 38 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- US Catanzaro 38 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Davide Ghersini
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | Palermo FC | 38 | 72 |
| 5 | US Catanzaro | 38 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena FC 2018 | 38 | 55 |
| 7 | SS Juve Stabia | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 38 | 49 |
| 9 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 38 | 46 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Carrarese Calcio | 38 | 44 |
| 13 | UC Sampdoria | 38 | 44 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 38 | 42 |
| 15 | Empoli FC | 38 | 41 |
| 16 | FC Sudtirol | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 19 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 20 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | US Catanzaro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Jan | US Cremonese | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | Como 1907 | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Modena FC 2018 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | AS Cittadella | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Palermo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | FeralpiSalo | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Calcio Lecco 1912 | H | 5–3 | W |
| 26 Dec | AC Reggiana | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | Brescia Calcio | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Spezia Calcio | US Catanzaro | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #5 |
| 35 | Points | 59 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 8 / 11 / 19 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 9 |
| 43 | Scored | 62 |
| 59 | Conceded | 51 |
| -16 | GD | +11 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 21% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Spezia Calcio this season
Spezia Calcio this season
24%
Clean Sheets
US Catanzaro this season
US Catanzaro this season
Spezia Calcio are 19th (35 pts). US Catanzaro are 5th (59 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Spezia Calcio
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
4/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
US Catanzaro
0-15
4/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Spezia Calcio and US Catanzaro has kicked off!
- 5' Mario Situm has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' US Catanzaro are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 13' Pietro Iemmello makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and US Catanzaro are in front.
- 18' The 31-year-old Dimitris Sounas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' Spezia Calcio is showing some good football. However, Spezia Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 26' It’s gonna be a card for Mario Situm.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vincenzo Vivarini will be considering his options from the bench.
- 32' Tommaso Biasci is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 34' A goal from the Poland international Filip Jagiello! He fires home on 34 to make it 1-1!
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' Andrea Oliveri needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 49' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Spezia Calcio needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Davide Veroli on 54.
- 59' A quiet spell here at Alberto Picco. US Catanzaro seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' The whistle greets Tommaso Biasci as he departs to be replaced by Giuseppe Ambrosino.
- 68' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 69' Another change for Spezia Calcio made on 69 minute. Diego Falcinelli leaves to be changed by Francesco Esposito.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacopo Petriccione on 73.
- 74' US Catanzaro manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luca D'Andrea is hanging Dimitris Sounas on the field on 74 minute.
- 78' Spezia Calcio ring the changes. Francesco Cassata has done his job and it is now time for Luca Vignali to step up.
- 81' Jari Vandeputte is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 83' It’s gonna be a card for Nicolo Bertola.
- 84' Spezia Calcio make a change. Daniele Verde trudges off to be replaced by Filippo Bandinelli on 84 minutes.
- 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luca Moro argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Simone Pontisso. He replaces Pietro Iemmello on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 16
- 8
- 55
- 10
- 37
- 29
- 99
- 43
-
97
Filip Jagiello ↓ Luca Moro 78'
- 77
Bench
- 23
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 84'
-
14
Luca Vignali ↑ 78'
- 11
- 28
- –
-
24
Luca Moro ↑ 78'
-
5
Gregorio Tanco ↑ 69'
- 15
- 36
- 21
-
9
Francesco Esposito ↑ 69'
Coach
Luca D'Angelo
US Catanzaro Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 14
- 92
-
8
Luca Verna ↓ Andrea Oliveri 90'
- 21
- 72
- 27
- 28
-
24
Dimitris Sounas ↓ Luca D'Andrea 74'
- 4
Bench
- 17
-
20
Simone Pontisso ↑ 90'
- 19
- 99
- 32
-
10
Jacopo Petriccione ↑ 63'
-
33
Andrea Oliveri ↑ 90'
-
70
Giuseppe Ambrosino ↑ 63'
-
7
Luca D'Andrea ↑ 74'
- 44
- 16
- 22
Coach
Vincenzo Vivarini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Filippo Pittarello | 3 |
| Fellipe Jack | 1 |
| Dimitrios Nikolaou | 1 |
| Marco Pompetti | 1 |
| Tommaso Biasci | 1 |
| Filip Jagiello | 1 |
| Pietro Iemmello | 1 |
| Francesco Esposito | 1 |
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
US Catanzaro xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or US Catanzaro 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
59%
Draw or US Catanzaro
68%
Spezia Calcio or US Catanzaro
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | US Catanzaro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
US Catanzaro keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.